Zulhas Optimistic That Indonesia's Waste Management Can Be Fully Resolved
The Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas), stated that his office is optimistic about being able to fully resolve the waste problem in Indonesia. This will be achieved through several strategies, such as converting waste into electrical energy (PSEL), pyrolysis technology, and the simplification of regulations.
He revealed this during the inauguration of the start of the Bogor Raya PSEL construction in Galuga, Bogor Regency, some time ago.
“This is the first of its kind in Indonesia. The waste that arrives every day will be processed through PSEM into electrical energy. However, we will not stop there. Old waste that has been accumulating for years must also be resolved using pyrolysis technology. So, while we handle the new waste, we will also clear the old,” said Zulhas in a written statement on Monday (21/09/2026).
Specifically for old waste, the authorities will also maximise pyrolysis technology. This technology will be implemented at the Galuga landfill in Bogor, which has already entered an emergency category.
“The Galuga landfill is in an emergency condition. Therefore, our priority is to address areas that are in crisis and are having a negative impact on the community. A problem of this magnitude cannot be solved by Bogor alone. The central government must step in, and we must work on this together,” he said.
In addition, the authorities are also simplifying regulations within waste processing procedures. This is because lengthy regulations often cause obstacles in the waste processing process.
“Previously, waste management was complicated because each entity operated independently. Following the President’s orders, procedures and regulations are now being simplified. We want the waste problem to be resolved, not complicated by regulations,” he explained.
He remains optimistic that through these various strategies, Indonesia’s waste issues can be completely resolved.
“We want to prove that the waste problem can be fully resolved. New waste will become electrical energy, and old waste will be processed into diesel fuel. If this model succeeds, Bogor can serve as an example of how Indonesia can comprehensively resolve its waste issues,” he concluded.